Published date: 9 December 2022
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
SL1 3UF
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
IT-234-35688-SBC - 035688
Published date
9 December 2022
Closing date
11 January 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 July 2023
Contract end date
30 June 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The provision of preventative services supporting Slough's diverse population, through supporting community groups to respond to local needs, and supporting people to make informed choices about their wellbeing split into 2 Lots
LOT 1.Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support. The service will facilitate the further development of local voluntary and community groups in Slough.The provider will work collaboratively with Slough's front line services, residents and community leaders to develop and promote a market of voluntary organisations and cohort of volunteers that will support the needs of the area. A three years contract (subject to performance and funding) with the option to increase for a further one plus one year so potentially five years in total.
LOT 2. Advise and Information Service. The service will ensure the people of Slough have easy access to accurate advice in a range of settings, both online and in person, covering a range of issues, delivered by appropriately trained and experienced employees and volunteers. The interventions may include casework as appropriate. A three years contract (subject to performance and funding) with the option to increase for a further one plus one year so potentially five years in total.
More information
Links
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- https://www.slough.gov.uk
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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The Council`s full requirements and details of how to tender for this opportunity are available by clicking the Express Interest button. The deadline for tender submission is (12 noon) on Wednesday 11th January 2023
How to obtain the Tender Documents
Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current. The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs, namely 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'.
Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully.
Opting In and Opting Out
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The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision.
You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'.
Further Guidance
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The Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement process at any point. The Council is not liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of this procurement process or for any other costs incurred by those participating.
The Bidder shall be expected to agree to Terms and Conditions prior to commencement of services.
If the Council wishes to accept your quotation, you will be contacted by the named Officer and a Purchase Order will be issued. The Purchase Order number must be quoted on all subsequent correspondence, including order acknowledgements, delivery notes and invoices.
If you are not an existing supplier to the Council, you will be asked to complete a new supplier form prior to being issued a Purchase Order, so that you can be set-up on our database.
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Archie Seth (SBC)
Address
51 Bath Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 3UF
United Kingdom
Telephone
01753875216
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